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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 691.38 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 691.38 and 314.49 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 691.38 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/691.38 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 691.38 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 217,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,432.10/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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