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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 754.59 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 754.59 and 341.10 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 754.59 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/754.59 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 754.59 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 257,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,390.65/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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