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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 776.13 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 776.13 and 344.07 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 776.13 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/776.13 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 776.13 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 267,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,043.05/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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