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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.09, 753.23 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.09, 753.23 and 348.05 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.09 : 753.23 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.09/753.23 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.09x = 753.23 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.09x = 262,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,164.45/502.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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