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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 691.40 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 691.40 and 343.71 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 691.40 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/691.40 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 691.40 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 237,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,641.95/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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