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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 770.48 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 770.48 and 340.00 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 770.48 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/770.48 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 770.48 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 261,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,960.85/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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