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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 775.93 and 343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 775.93 and 343.90 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 775.93 = 343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/775.93 = 343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 775.93 × 343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 266,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,841.25/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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