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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 760.10 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 760.10 and 343.04 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 760.10 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/760.10 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 760.10 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 260,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,744.70/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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