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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 708 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 708 and 338.24 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 708 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/708 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 708 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 239,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,473.92/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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