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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 691.87 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 691.87 and 314.91 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 691.87 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/691.87 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 691.87 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 217,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,876.78/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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