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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 706.76 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 706.76 and 346.56 is: 478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 706.76 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/706.76 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 706.76 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 244,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,934.75/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.32

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