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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 760.53 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 760.53 and 342.48 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 760.53 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/760.53 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 760.53 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 260,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,466.31/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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