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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 691.30 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 691.30 and 317.16 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 691.30 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/691.30 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 691.30 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 219,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,252.71/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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