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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.12, 774.45 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.12, 774.45 and 342.87 is: 514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.12 : 774.45 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.12/774.45 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.12x = 774.45 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.12x = 265,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,535.67/516.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.48

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