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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 751.70 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 751.70 and 347.44 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 751.70 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/751.70 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 751.70 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 261,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,167.03/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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