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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 752.86 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 752.86 and 348.22 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 752.86 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/752.86 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 752.86 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 262,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,160.91/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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