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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 773.04 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 773.04 and 343.14 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 773.04 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/773.04 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 773.04 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 265,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,260.95/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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