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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 750.42 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 750.42 and 346.64 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 750.42 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/750.42 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 750.42 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 260,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,125.59/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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