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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 757.10 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 757.10 and 343.64 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 757.10 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/757.10 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 757.10 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 260,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,164.34/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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