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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 690.72 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 690.72 and 353.22 is: 486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 690.72 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/690.72 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 690.72 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 243,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,976.12/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.94

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