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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 750.63 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 750.63 and 346.41 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 750.63 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/750.63 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 750.63 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 260,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,025.74/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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