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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 760.50 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 760.50 and 344.66 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 760.50 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/760.50 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 760.50 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 262,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,113.93/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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