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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 754.02 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 754.02 and 349.70 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 754.02 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/754.02 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 754.02 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 263,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,680.79/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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