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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 708 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 708 and 336.21 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 708 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/708 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 708 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 238,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,036.68/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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