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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.87, 708.77 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.87, 708.77 and 336.50 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.87 : 708.77 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.87/708.77 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.87x = 708.77 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.87x = 238,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,501.11/513.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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