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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.25, 707.87 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.25, 707.87 and 347.40 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.25 : 707.87 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.25/707.87 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.25x = 707.87 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.25x = 245,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,914.91/513.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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