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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 709.35 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 709.35 and 339.66 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 709.35 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/709.35 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 709.35 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 240,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,937.82/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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