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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 708.65 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 708.65 and 347.84 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 708.65 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/708.65 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 708.65 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 246,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,496.82/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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