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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 709.18 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 709.18 and 339.08 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 709.18 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/709.18 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 709.18 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 240,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,468.75/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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