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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.22, 755.31 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.22, 755.31 and 341.50 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.22 : 755.31 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.22/755.31 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.22x = 755.31 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.22x = 257,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,938.37/504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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