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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 707.24 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 707.24 and 338.26 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 707.24 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/707.24 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 707.24 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 239,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,231.00/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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