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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 708.72 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 708.72 and 348.18 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 708.72 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/708.72 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 708.72 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 246,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,762.13/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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