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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 706.71 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 706.71 and 346.23 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 706.71 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/706.71 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 706.71 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 244,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,684.20/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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