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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 707.94 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 707.94 and 347.18 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 707.94 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/707.94 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 707.94 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 245,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,779.07/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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