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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 751.64 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 751.64 and 346.98 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 751.64 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/751.64 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 751.64 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 260,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,802.31/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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