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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.47, 752.05 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.47, 752.05 and 348.38 is: 522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.47 : 752.05 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.47/752.05 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.47x = 752.05 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.47x = 262,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,002.90/501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.47

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