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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 704.97 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 704.97 and 345.30 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 704.97 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/704.97 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 704.97 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 243,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,423.50/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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