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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.03, 754.40 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.03, 754.40 and 341.70 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.03 : 754.40 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.03/754.40 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.03x = 754.40 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.03x = 257,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,776.77/503.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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