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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.03, 756.11 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.03, 756.11 and 342.43 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.03 : 756.11 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.03/756.11 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.03x = 756.11 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.03x = 258,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,914.75/505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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