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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 771.56 and 341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 771.56 and 341.65 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 771.56 = 341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/771.56 = 341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 771.56 × 341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 263,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,604.01/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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