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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 692.34 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 692.34 and 315.18 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 692.34 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/692.34 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 692.34 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 218,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,211.72/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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