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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.47, 770.91 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.47, 770.91 and 340.95 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.47 : 770.91 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.47/770.91 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.47x = 770.91 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.47x = 262,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,841.76/514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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