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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 761.85 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 761.85 and 342.72 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 761.85 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/761.85 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 761.85 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 261,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,105.41/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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