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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 708.58 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 708.58 and 348.00 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 708.58 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/708.58 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 708.58 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 246,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,583.62/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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