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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 709.49 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 709.49 and 336.92 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 709.49 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/709.49 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 709.49 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 239,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,038.67/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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