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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 707.13 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 707.13 and 347.34 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 707.13 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/707.13 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 707.13 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 245,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,613.21/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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