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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 754.08 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 754.08 and 348.68 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 754.08 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/754.08 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 754.08 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 262,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,932.61/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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