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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 758.70 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 758.70 and 341.64 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 758.70 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/758.70 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 758.70 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 259,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,202.27/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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