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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 691.56 and 343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 691.56 and 343.96 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 691.56 = 343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/691.56 = 343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 691.56 × 343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 237,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,868.98/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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