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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.61, 691.17 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.61, 691.17 and 314.37 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.61 : 691.17 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.61/691.17 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.61x = 691.17 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.61x = 217,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,283.11/500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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