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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 692.11 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 692.11 and 354.11 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 692.11 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/692.11 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 692.11 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 245,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,083.07/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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