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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 694.08 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 694.08 and 348 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 694.08 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/694.08 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 694.08 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 241,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,539.84/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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