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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 706.37 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 706.37 and 345.75 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 706.37 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/706.37 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 706.37 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 244,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,225.70/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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