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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 768.73 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 768.73 and 340.12 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 768.73 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/768.73 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 768.73 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 261,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,460.45/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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