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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 709.22 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 709.22 and 336.94 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 709.22 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/709.22 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 709.22 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 238,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,964.59/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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