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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 759.10 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 759.10 and 344.43 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 759.10 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/759.10 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 759.10 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 261,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,456.81/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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