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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 758.37 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 758.37 and 342.62 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 758.37 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/758.37 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 758.37 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 259,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,832.73/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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