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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 758.70 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 758.70 and 344.34 is: 516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 758.70 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/758.70 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 758.70 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 261,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,250.76/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.79

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