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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.61 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.61 and 344.97 is: 475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.61 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.61 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.61 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 243,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,069.31/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.82

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