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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 756.48 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 756.48 and 342.40 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 756.48 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/756.48 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 756.48 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 259,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,018.75/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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