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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 691.87 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 691.87 and 324.15 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 691.87 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/691.87 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 691.87 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 224,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,268.85/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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