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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.98, 705.12 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.98, 705.12 and 345.16 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.98 : 705.12 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.98/705.12 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.98x = 705.12 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.98x = 243,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,380.75/510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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