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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.40, 770.10 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.40, 770.10 and 340.30 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.40 : 770.10 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.40/770.10 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.40x = 770.10 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.40x = 262,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,065.03/513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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