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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 707.80 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 707.80 and 338.12 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 707.80 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/707.80 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 707.80 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 239,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,321.34/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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