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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.56 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.56 and 346.31 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.56 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.56 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.56 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 244,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,689.26/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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