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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 754.61 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 754.61 and 341.43 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 754.61 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/754.61 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 754.61 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 257,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,646.49/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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