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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 756.80 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 756.80 and 342.53 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 756.80 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/756.80 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 756.80 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 259,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,224.99/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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