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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.35, 751.63 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.35, 751.63 and 348.57 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.35 : 751.63 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.35/751.63 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.35x = 751.63 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.35x = 261,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,995.45/502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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