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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 749.87 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 749.87 and 346.22 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 749.87 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/749.87 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 749.87 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 259,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,616.24/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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