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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 774.64 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 774.64 and 343.39 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 774.64 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/774.64 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 774.64 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 266,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,003.63/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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