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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.71, 758.69 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.71, 758.69 and 342.44 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.71 : 758.69 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.71/758.69 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.71x = 758.69 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.71x = 259,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,805.80/506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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