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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.12, 752.80 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.12, 752.80 and 347.61 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.12 : 752.80 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.12/752.80 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.12x = 752.80 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.12x = 261,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,677.04/502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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