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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.56 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.56 and 346.20 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.56 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.56 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.56 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 239,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,418.07/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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