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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.80, 760.08 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.80, 760.08 and 344.44 is: 516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.80 : 760.08 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.80/760.08 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.80x = 760.08 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.80x = 261,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,801.96/506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.58

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