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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 692.52 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 692.52 and 344.28 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 692.52 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/692.52 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 692.52 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 238,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,420.79/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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