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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 707.76 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 707.76 and 335.80 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 707.76 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/707.76 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 707.76 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 237,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,661.53/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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