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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.14 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.14 and 344.46 is: 516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.14 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.14 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.14 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 261,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,837.82/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.08

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