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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 691.08 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 691.08 and 314.24 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 691.08 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/691.08 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 691.08 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 217,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,164.98/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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