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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 773.60 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 773.60 and 344.12 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 773.60 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/773.60 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 773.60 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 266,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,211.23/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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