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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 691.21 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 691.21 and 314.20 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 691.21 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/691.21 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 691.21 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 217,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,177.67/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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