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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 768.08 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 768.08 and 339.40 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 768.08 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/768.08 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 768.08 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 260,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,686.35/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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