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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 707.88 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 707.88 and 338.85 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 707.88 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/707.88 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 707.88 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 239,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,865.14/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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