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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 692.04 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 692.04 and 344.13 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 692.04 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/692.04 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 692.04 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 238,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,151.73/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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