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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 751.37 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 751.37 and 347.22 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 751.37 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/751.37 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 751.37 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 260,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,890.69/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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