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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.90, 771.63 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.90, 771.63 and 341.07 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.90 : 771.63 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.90/771.63 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.90x = 771.63 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.90x = 263,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,179.84/514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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