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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.29, 708.11 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.29, 708.11 and 347.44 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.29 : 708.11 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.29/708.11 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.29x = 708.11 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.29x = 246,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,024.87/513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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