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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 759.84 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 759.84 and 345.36 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 759.84 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/759.84 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 759.84 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 262,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,418.34/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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