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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.91 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.91 and 314.96 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.91 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.91 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.91 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 217,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,922.40/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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