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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.39, 755.38 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.39, 755.38 and 341.58 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.39 : 755.38 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.39/755.38 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.39x = 755.38 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.39x = 258,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,024.04/504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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