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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.09, 750.52 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.09, 750.52 and 347.09 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.09 : 750.52 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.09/750.52 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.09x = 750.52 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.09x = 260,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,496.18/500.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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