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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 704.57 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 704.57 and 344.97 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 704.57 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/704.57 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 704.57 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 243,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,053.79/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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