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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 760.12 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 760.12 and 342.40 is: 512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 760.12 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/760.12 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 760.12 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 260,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,265.09/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.90

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