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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 691.59 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 691.59 and 341.81 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 691.59 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/691.59 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 691.59 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 236,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,392.38/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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