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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 691.36 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 691.36 and 314.78 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 691.36 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/691.36 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 691.36 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 217,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,626.30/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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