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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.44 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.44 and 314.66 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.44 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.44 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.44 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 217,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,568.51/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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