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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 756.65 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 756.65 and 343.20 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 756.65 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/756.65 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 756.65 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 259,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,680.56/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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