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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 512.74 and 339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 512.74 and 339.77 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 512.74 = 339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/512.74 = 339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 512.74 × 339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 174,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,214.10/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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