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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 709.16 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 709.16 and 347.63 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 709.16 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/709.16 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 709.16 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 246,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,520.01/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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