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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.34 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.34 and 341.38 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.34 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.34 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.34 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 257,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,857.97/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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