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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 752.40 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 752.40 and 347.93 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 752.40 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/752.40 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 752.40 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 261,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,782.53/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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