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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 756.20 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 756.20 and 348.10 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 756.20 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/756.20 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 756.20 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 263,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,233.22/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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