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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 691.50 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 691.50 and 435.76 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 691.50 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/691.50 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 691.50 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 301,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,328.04/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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