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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 708.17 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 708.17 and 333.42 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 708.17 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/708.17 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 708.17 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 236,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,118.04/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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