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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 691.17 and 314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 691.17 and 314.17 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 691.17 = 314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/691.17 = 314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 691.17 × 314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 217,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,144.88/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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