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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.41, 773.11 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.41, 773.11 and 340.91 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.41 : 773.11 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.41/773.11 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.41x = 773.11 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.41x = 263,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,560.39/516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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