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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 749.52 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 749.52 and 347.04 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 749.52 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/749.52 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 749.52 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 260,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,113.42/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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