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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.60, 754.99 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.60, 754.99 and 341.47 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.60 : 754.99 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.60/754.99 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.60x = 754.99 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.60x = 257,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,806.44/504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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