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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 756.18 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 756.18 and 341.92 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 756.18 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/756.18 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 756.18 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 258,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,553.07/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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