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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.34 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.34 and 343.38 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.34 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.34 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.34 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 260,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,398.79/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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