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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 756.95 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 756.95 and 341.42 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 756.95 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/756.95 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 756.95 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 258,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,432.38/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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