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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.80 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.80 and 346.08 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.80 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.80 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.80 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 244,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,609.34/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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