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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.90, 753.84 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.90, 753.84 and 340.66 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.90 : 753.84 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.90/753.84 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.90x = 753.84 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.90x = 256,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,803.13/502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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