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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 751.13 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 751.13 and 347.06 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 751.13 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/751.13 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 751.13 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 260,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,689.92/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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