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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.15, 773.51 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.15, 773.51 and 342.32 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.15 : 773.51 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.15/773.51 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.15x = 773.51 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.15x = 264,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,782.36/516.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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