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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 691.88 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 691.88 and 314.68 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 691.88 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/691.88 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 691.88 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 217,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,720.80/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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