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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 753.36 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 753.36 and 348.44 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 753.36 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/753.36 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 753.36 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 262,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,500.76/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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