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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 709.47 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 709.47 and 348.23 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 709.47 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/709.47 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 709.47 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 247,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,058.74/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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