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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 705.44 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 705.44 and 345.81 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 705.44 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/705.44 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 705.44 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 243,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,946.48/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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