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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 760.32 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 760.32 and 344.04 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 760.32 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/760.32 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 760.32 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 261,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,580.49/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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