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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.90, 755.34 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.90, 755.34 and 341.60 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.90 : 755.34 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.90/755.34 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.90x = 755.34 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.90x = 258,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,024.14/503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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