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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.83, 752.94 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.83, 752.94 and 347.14 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.83 : 752.94 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.83/752.94 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.83x = 752.94 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.83x = 261,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,371.83/502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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