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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 754.60 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 754.60 and 349.57 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 754.60 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/754.60 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 754.60 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 263,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,785.52/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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