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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 692.42 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 692.42 and 315.25 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 692.42 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/692.42 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 692.42 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 218,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,282.10/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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