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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 749.85 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 749.85 and 346.23 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 749.85 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/749.85 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 749.85 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 259,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,620.57/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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