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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 704.79 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 704.79 and 345.52 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 704.79 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/704.79 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 704.79 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 243,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,519.04/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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