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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 758.96 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 758.96 and 349.76 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 758.96 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/758.96 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 758.96 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 265,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,453.85/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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