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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 751.77 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 751.77 and 340.26 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 751.77 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/751.77 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 751.77 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 255,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,797.26/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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