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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 692 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 692 and 314.72 is: 434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 692 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/692 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 692 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 217,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,786.24/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.46

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