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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 755.36 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 755.36 and 341.93 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 755.36 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/755.36 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 755.36 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 258,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,274.76/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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