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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 750.27 and 346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 750.27 and 346.09 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 750.27 = 346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/750.27 = 346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 750.27 × 346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 259,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,660.94/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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