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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 705.99 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 705.99 and 345.97 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 705.99 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/705.99 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 705.99 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 244,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,251.36/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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