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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 705.65 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 705.65 and 345.81 is: 477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 705.65 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/705.65 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 705.65 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 244,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,015.57/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.18

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