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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 705.52 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 705.52 and 345.56 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 705.52 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/705.52 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 705.52 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 243,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,801.69/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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