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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.46, 753.03 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.46, 753.03 and 348.14 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.46 : 753.03 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.46/753.03 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.46x = 753.03 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.46x = 262,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,156.10/502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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