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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 753.10 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 753.10 and 348.57 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 753.10 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/753.10 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 753.10 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 262,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,507.20/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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