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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.40, 706.51 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.40, 706.51 and 341.84 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.40 : 706.51 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.40/706.51 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.40x = 706.51 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.40x = 241,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,513.38/471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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