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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 758.43 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 758.43 and 342.80 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 758.43 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/758.43 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 758.43 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 259,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,986.01/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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