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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 692.82 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 692.82 and 354.64 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 692.82 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/692.82 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 692.82 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 245,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,701.68/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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