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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 691.74 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 691.74 and 354.15 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 691.74 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/691.74 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 691.74 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 244,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,979.72/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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