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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 761.58 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 761.58 and 345.44 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 761.58 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/761.58 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 761.58 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 263,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,080.20/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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