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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 771.08 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 771.08 and 341.40 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 771.08 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/771.08 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 771.08 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 263,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,246.71/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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