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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 691.22 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 691.22 and 324.01 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 691.22 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/691.22 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 691.22 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 223,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,959.98/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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