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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 764.33 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 764.33 and 347.46 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 764.33 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/764.33 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 764.33 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 265,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,572.36/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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