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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.97, 758.06 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.97, 758.06 and 342.16 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.97 : 758.06 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.97/758.06 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.97x = 758.06 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.97x = 259,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,372.31/504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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