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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.42 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.42 and 354.42 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.42 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.42 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.42 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 245,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,407.50/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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