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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.62, 691.17 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.62, 691.17 and 343.52 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.62 : 691.17 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.62/691.17 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.62x = 691.17 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.62x = 237,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,428.12/500.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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