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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 707.07 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 707.07 and 346.51 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 707.07 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/707.07 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 707.07 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 245,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,006.83/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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