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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 770.66 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 770.66 and 340.12 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 770.66 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/770.66 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 770.66 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 262,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,116.88/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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