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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 750.87 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 750.87 and 347.03 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 750.87 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/750.87 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 750.87 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 260,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,577.70/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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