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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 770.64 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 770.64 and 340.64 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 770.64 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/770.64 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 770.64 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 262,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,506.96/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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