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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.40, 692.25 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.40, 692.25 and 314.98 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.40 : 692.25 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.40/692.25 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.40x = 692.25 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.40x = 218,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,044.91/501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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