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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.83, 707.65 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.83, 707.65 and 347.01 is: 478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.83 : 707.65 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.83/707.65 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.83x = 707.65 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.83x = 245,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,561.63/512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.84

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