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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.64, 771.96 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.64, 771.96 and 344.72 is: 517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.64 : 771.96 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.64/771.96 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.64x = 771.96 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.64x = 266,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,110.05/514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.08

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