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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 705.34 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 705.34 and 345.09 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 705.34 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/705.34 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 705.34 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 243,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,408.86/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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