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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 762.45 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 762.45 and 343.13 is: 514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 762.45 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/762.45 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 762.45 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 261,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,619.80/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.95

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