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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 750.01 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 750.01 and 345.74 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 750.01 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/750.01 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 750.01 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 259,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,306.73/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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