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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 774.02 and 342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 774.02 and 342.89 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 774.02 = 342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/774.02 = 342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 774.02 × 342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 265,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,398.13/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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