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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 753.20 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 753.20 and 346.10 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 753.20 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/753.20 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 753.20 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 260,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,679.78/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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