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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 691.53 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 691.53 and 354.03 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 691.53 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/691.53 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 691.53 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 244,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,822.37/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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