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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 691.30 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 691.30 and 344.09 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 691.30 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/691.30 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 691.30 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 237,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,869.42/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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