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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.63, 759.58 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.63, 759.58 and 341.69 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.63 : 759.58 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.63/759.58 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.63x = 759.58 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.63x = 259,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,538.72/506.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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