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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.88, 771.39 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.88, 771.39 and 341.14 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.88 : 771.39 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.88/771.39 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.88x = 771.39 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.88x = 263,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,148.13/514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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