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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 692.56 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 692.56 and 344.84 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 692.56 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/692.56 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 692.56 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 238,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,822.39/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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