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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 771.12 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 771.12 and 340.31 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 771.12 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/771.12 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 771.12 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 262,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,415.99/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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