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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 692.45 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 692.45 and 315.18 is: 435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 692.45 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/692.45 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 692.45 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 218,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,244.82/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.11

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