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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 757.67 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 757.67 and 344.25 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 757.67 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/757.67 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 757.67 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 260,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,826.18/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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