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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 705.10 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 705.10 and 343.32 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 705.10 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/705.10 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 705.10 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 242,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,074.93/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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