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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 757.26 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 757.26 and 340.35 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 757.26 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/757.26 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 757.26 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 257,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,733.44/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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