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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 691.40 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 691.40 and 343.44 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 691.40 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/691.40 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 691.40 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 237,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,455.27/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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