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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 708.38 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 708.38 and 336.56 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 708.38 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/708.38 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 708.38 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 238,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,407.15/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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