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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.14, 774.54 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.14, 774.54 and 342.99 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.14 : 774.54 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.14/774.54 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.14x = 774.54 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.14x = 265,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,659.47/516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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