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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 694.28 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 694.28 and 347.39 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 694.28 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/694.28 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 694.28 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 241,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,185.93/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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