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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.68 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.68 and 344.60 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.68 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.68 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.68 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 238,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,697.53/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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