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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.88, 775.89 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.88, 775.89 and 344.14 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.88 : 775.89 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.88/775.89 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.88x = 775.89 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.88x = 267,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,014.78/517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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