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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 708.82 and 347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 708.82 and 347.89 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 708.82 = 347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/708.82 = 347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 708.82 × 347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 246,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,589.65/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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