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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 691.79 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 691.79 and 344.24 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 691.79 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/691.79 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 691.79 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 238,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,141.79/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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