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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 691.80 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 691.80 and 346.52 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 691.80 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/691.80 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 691.80 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 239,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,722.54/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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