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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 758 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 758 and 343.04 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 758 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/758 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 758 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 260,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,024.32/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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