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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.68, 751.41 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.68, 751.41 and 347.69 is: 521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.68 : 751.41 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.68/751.41 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.68x = 751.41 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.68x = 261,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,253.99/500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.80

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