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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 706.52 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 706.52 and 346.36 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 706.52 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/706.52 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 706.52 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 244,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,710.27/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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