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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 759.93 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 759.93 and 345.52 is: 517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 759.93 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/759.93 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 759.93 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 262,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,571.01/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.36

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