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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 775.19 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 775.19 and 343.44 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 775.19 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/775.19 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 775.19 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 266,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,232.11/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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