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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 754.68 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 754.68 and 340.92 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 754.68 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/754.68 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 754.68 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 257,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,285.51/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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