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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.07, 692.01 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.07, 692.01 and 344.43 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.07 : 692.01 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.07/692.01 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.07x = 692.01 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.07x = 238,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,349.00/502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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