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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.50, 752.54 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.50, 752.54 and 348.00 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.50 : 752.54 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.50/752.54 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.50x = 752.54 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.50x = 261,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,879.36/502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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