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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 761.24 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 761.24 and 342.80 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 761.24 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/761.24 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 761.24 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 260,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,953.07/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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