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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 757.61 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 757.61 and 343.43 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 757.61 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/757.61 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 757.61 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 260,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,180.50/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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