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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.31 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.31 and 336.32 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.31 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.31 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.31 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 238,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,218.82/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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