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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 774.22 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 774.22 and 342.50 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 774.22 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/774.22 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 774.22 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 265,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,170.35/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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