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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 754.98 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 754.98 and 341.61 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 754.98 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/754.98 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 754.98 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 257,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,908.72/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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