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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.80, 756.92 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.80, 756.92 and 340.26 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.80 : 756.92 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.80/756.92 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.80x = 756.92 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.80x = 257,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,547.90/504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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