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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 752.64 and 347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 752.64 and 347.81 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 752.64 = 347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/752.64 = 347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 752.64 × 347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 261,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,771.96/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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