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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 691 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 691 and 311.82 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 691 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/691 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 691 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 215,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,467.62/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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