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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 760.50 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 760.50 and 342.57 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 760.50 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/760.50 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 760.50 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 260,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,524.49/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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