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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 706.90 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 706.90 and 346.56 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 706.90 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/706.90 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 706.90 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 244,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,983.26/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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