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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 752.13 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 752.13 and 347.85 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 752.13 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/752.13 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 752.13 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 261,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,628.42/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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