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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 707.83 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 707.83 and 347.67 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 707.83 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/707.83 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 707.83 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 246,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,094.35/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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