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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 690.42 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 690.42 and 345.52 is: 476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 690.42 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/690.42 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 690.42 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 238,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,553.92/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.12

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