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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.36, 771.54 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.36, 771.54 and 342.14 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.36 : 771.54 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.36/771.54 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.36x = 771.54 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.36x = 263,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,974.70/514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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