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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 709.70 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 709.70 and 346.27 is: 478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 709.70 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/709.70 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 709.70 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 245,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,747.82/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.04

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