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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 692.21 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 692.21 and 344.48 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 692.21 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/692.21 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 692.21 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 238,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,452.50/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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