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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.67, 775.51 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.67, 775.51 and 343.81 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.67 : 775.51 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.67/775.51 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.67x = 775.51 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.67x = 266,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,626.38/517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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