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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.41, 755.10 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.41, 755.10 and 339.96 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.41 : 755.10 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.41/755.10 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.41x = 755.10 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.41x = 256,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,700.02/503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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