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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 706.08 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 706.08 and 345.66 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 706.08 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/706.08 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 706.08 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 244,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,063.61/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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