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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 771.56 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 771.56 and 341.42 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 771.56 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/771.56 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 771.56 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 263,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,426.02/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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