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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 752.13 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 752.13 and 347.41 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 752.13 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/752.13 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 752.13 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 261,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,293.72/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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