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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 770.33 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 770.33 and 340.90 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 770.33 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/770.33 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 770.33 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 262,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,605.50/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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