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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.36, 693.04 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.36, 693.04 and 344.74 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.36 : 693.04 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.36/693.04 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.36x = 693.04 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.36x = 238,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,918.61/502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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