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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 754.26 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 754.26 and 348.72 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 754.26 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/754.26 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 754.26 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 263,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,025.55/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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