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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.25 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.25 and 344.54 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.25 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.25 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.25 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 261,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,936.54/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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