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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.60 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.60 and 346.23 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.60 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.60 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.60 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 244,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,299.89/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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