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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 708.42 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 708.42 and 339.03 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 708.42 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/708.42 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 708.42 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 240,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,175.63/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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