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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.26 and 345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.26 and 345.82 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.26 = 345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.26 = 345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.26 × 345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 243,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,893.01/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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