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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 691.18 and 431.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 691.18 and 431.53 is: 595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 691.18 = 431.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/691.18 = 431.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 691.18 × 431.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 298,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,262.10/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.06

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