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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 770.66 and 340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 770.66 and 340.03 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 770.66 = 340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/770.66 = 340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 770.66 × 340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 262,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,049.97/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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