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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 749.46 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 749.46 and 346.16 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 749.46 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/749.46 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 749.46 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 259,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,433.07/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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