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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 705.89 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 705.89 and 345.84 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 705.89 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/705.89 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 705.89 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 244,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,127.43/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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