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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 692.88 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 692.88 and 343.29 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 692.88 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/692.88 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 692.88 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 237,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,858.78/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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