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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.43, 708.83 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.43, 708.83 and 339.28 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.43 : 708.83 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.43/708.83 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.43x = 708.83 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.43x = 240,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,491.84/513.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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