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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 754.70 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 754.70 and 341.49 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 754.70 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/754.70 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 754.70 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 257,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,722.50/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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