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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.29, 750.43 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.29, 750.43 and 345.75 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.29 : 750.43 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.29/750.43 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.29x = 750.43 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.29x = 259,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,461.17/500.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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