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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 757.50 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 757.50 and 342.66 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 757.50 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/757.50 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 757.50 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 259,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,564.95/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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