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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.26, 758.75 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.26, 758.75 and 343.54 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.26 : 758.75 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.26/758.75 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.26x = 758.75 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.26x = 260,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,660.98/506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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