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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.47, 757.31 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.47, 757.31 and 341.66 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.47 : 757.31 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.47/757.31 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.47x = 757.31 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.47x = 258,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,737.04/504.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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