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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 751.22 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 751.22 and 347.56 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 751.22 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/751.22 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 751.22 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 261,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,090.27/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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