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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.36, 753.15 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.36, 753.15 and 347.85 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.36 : 753.15 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.36/753.15 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.36x = 753.15 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.36x = 261,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,982.21/502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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