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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 704.93 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 704.93 and 345.14 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 704.93 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/704.93 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 704.93 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 243,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,294.29/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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