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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 691.90 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 691.90 and 314.87 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 691.90 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/691.90 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 691.90 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 217,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,855.09/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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