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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.94, 713.09 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.94, 713.09 and 339.93 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.94 : 713.09 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.94/713.09 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.94x = 713.09 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.94x = 242,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,403.32/516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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