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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.74, 773.82 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.74, 773.82 and 342.64 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.74 : 773.82 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.74/773.82 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.74x = 773.82 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.74x = 265,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,141.68/515.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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