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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 708.71 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 708.71 and 339.33 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 708.71 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/708.71 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 708.71 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 240,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,484.87/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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