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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.30, 776.21 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.30, 776.21 and 344.09 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.30 : 776.21 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.30/776.21 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.30x = 776.21 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.30x = 267,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,085.02/517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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