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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 704.74 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 704.74 and 343.36 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 704.74 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/704.74 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 704.74 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 241,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,979.53/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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