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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.39, 771.60 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.39, 771.60 and 342.23 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.39 : 771.60 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.39/771.60 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.39x = 771.60 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.39x = 264,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,064.67/515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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