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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 753.02 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 753.02 and 348.52 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 753.02 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/753.02 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 753.02 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 262,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,442.53/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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