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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 749.50 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 749.50 and 345.97 is: 518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 749.50 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/749.50 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 749.50 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 259,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,299.04/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.11

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