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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 761.34 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 761.34 and 345.60 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 761.34 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/761.34 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 761.34 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 263,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,119.10/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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