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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 754.62 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 754.62 and 346.28 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 754.62 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/754.62 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 754.62 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 261,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,309.81/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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