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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 705.81 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 705.81 and 343.74 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 705.81 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/705.81 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 705.81 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 242,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,619.07/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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