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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 706.98 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 706.98 and 344.99 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 706.98 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/706.98 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 706.98 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 243,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,897.50/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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