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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 771.93 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 771.93 and 341.97 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 771.93 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/771.93 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 771.93 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 263,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,976.90/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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