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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 776.04 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 776.04 and 343.99 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 776.04 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/776.04 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 776.04 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 266,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,950.00/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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