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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 708.12 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 708.12 and 338.56 is: 467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 708.12 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/708.12 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 708.12 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 239,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741.11/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.19

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