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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 708.32 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 708.32 and 345.27 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 708.32 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/708.32 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 708.32 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 244,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,561.65/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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