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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 705.02 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 705.02 and 345.12 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 705.02 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/705.02 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 705.02 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 243,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,316.50/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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