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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.85, 760.55 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.85, 760.55 and 345.04 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.85 : 760.55 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.85/760.55 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.85x = 760.55 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.85x = 262,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,416.55/507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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