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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 760.77 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 760.77 and 342.06 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 760.77 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/760.77 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 760.77 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 260,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,228.99/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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