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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.93, 712.86 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.93, 712.86 and 340 is: 468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.93 : 712.86 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.93/712.86 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.93x = 712.86 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.93x = 242,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,372.40/516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.87

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