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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.31, 751.19 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.31, 751.19 and 347.54 is: 520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.31 : 751.19 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.31/751.19 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.31x = 751.19 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.31x = 261,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,070.24/501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.77

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