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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.16, 712.71 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.16, 712.71 and 348.26 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.16 : 712.71 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.16/712.71 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.16x = 712.71 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.16x = 248,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,206.64/516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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