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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 759.87 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 759.87 and 345.15 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 759.87 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/759.87 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 759.87 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 262,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,269.13/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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