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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 750.24 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 750.24 and 346.50 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 750.24 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/750.24 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 750.24 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 259,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,958.16/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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