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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 707.74 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 707.74 and 336.09 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 707.74 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/707.74 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 707.74 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 237,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,864.34/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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