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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 750.67 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 750.67 and 347.69 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 750.67 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/750.67 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 750.67 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 261,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,001.46/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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