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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 708.12 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 708.12 and 345.20 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 708.12 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/708.12 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 708.12 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 244,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,439.48/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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