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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.05, 759.75 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.05, 759.75 and 342.07 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.05 : 759.75 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.05/759.75 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.05x = 759.75 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.05x = 259,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887.68/506.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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