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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 751.80 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 751.80 and 347.40 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 751.80 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/751.80 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 751.80 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 261,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,175.32/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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