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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 752.47 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 752.47 and 349.13 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 752.47 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/752.47 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 752.47 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 262,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,712.82/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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