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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 774.36 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 774.36 and 342.54 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 774.36 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/774.36 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 774.36 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 265,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,249.27/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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