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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 753.82 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 753.82 and 341.72 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 753.82 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/753.82 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 753.82 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 257,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,595.37/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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