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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.92, 707.27 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.92, 707.27 and 346.84 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.92 : 707.27 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.92/707.27 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.92x = 707.27 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.92x = 245,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,309.53/512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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