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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 691.57 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 691.57 and 314.79 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 691.57 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/691.57 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 691.57 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 217,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,697.12/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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