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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 760.26 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 760.26 and 342.35 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 760.26 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/760.26 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 760.26 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 260,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,275.01/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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