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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 709.08 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 709.08 and 339.08 is: 468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 709.08 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/709.08 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 709.08 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 240,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,434.85/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.06

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