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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 769.97 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 769.97 and 340.39 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 769.97 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/769.97 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 769.97 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 262,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,084.54/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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