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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 706.04 and 346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 706.04 and 346.09 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 706.04 = 346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/706.04 = 346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 706.04 × 346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 244,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,351.62/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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