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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 757.10 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 757.10 and 341.04 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 757.10 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/757.10 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 757.10 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 258,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,201.38/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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