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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 759.60 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 759.60 and 348.24 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 759.60 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/759.60 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 759.60 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 264,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,523.10/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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