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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 758.74 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 758.74 and 341.04 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 758.74 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/758.74 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 758.74 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 258,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,760.69/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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