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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 771.77 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 771.77 and 341.39 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 771.77 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/771.77 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 771.77 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 263,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,468.99/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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