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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 707.94 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 707.94 and 347.28 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 707.94 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/707.94 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 707.94 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 245,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,853.40/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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