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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 706.56 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 706.56 and 344.06 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 706.56 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/706.56 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 706.56 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 243,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,095.50/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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