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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.55, 691.08 and 343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.55, 691.08 and 343.45 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.55 : 691.08 = 343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.55/691.08 = 343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.55x = 691.08 × 343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.55x = 237,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,351.43/500.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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