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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 758.35 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 758.35 and 343.93 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 758.35 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/758.35 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 758.35 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 260,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,819.32/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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