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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 692.36 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 692.36 and 344.24 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 692.36 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/692.36 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 692.36 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 238,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332.82/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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