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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.69, 755.33 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.69, 755.33 and 341.42 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.69 : 755.33 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.69/755.33 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.69x = 755.33 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.69x = 257,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,879.28/503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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