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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.28 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.28 and 345.94 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.28 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.28 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.28 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 244,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,330.50/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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