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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.99, 761.33 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.99, 761.33 and 342.97 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.99 : 761.33 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.99/761.33 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.99x = 761.33 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.99x = 261,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,112.30/506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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