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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 691.32 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 691.32 and 314.36 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 691.32 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/691.32 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 691.32 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 217,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,323.36/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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