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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 753.83 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 753.83 and 346.52 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 753.83 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/753.83 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 753.83 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 261,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,214.92/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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