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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 689.92 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 689.92 and 345.60 is: 475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 689.92 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/689.92 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 689.92 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 238,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,436.35/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.81

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