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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 764.58 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 764.58 and 344.34 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 764.58 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/764.58 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 764.58 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 263,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,275.48/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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