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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 756.06 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 756.06 and 342 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 756.06 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/756.06 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 756.06 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 258,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,572.52/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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