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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 705.32 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 705.32 and 345.57 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 705.32 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/705.32 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 705.32 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 243,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,737.43/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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