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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 754.05 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 754.05 and 346.82 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 754.05 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/754.05 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 754.05 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 261,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,521.51/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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