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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.11, 771.34 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.11, 771.34 and 341.24 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.11 : 771.34 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.11/771.34 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.11x = 771.34 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.11x = 263,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,212.06/515.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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