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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 690.24 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 690.24 and 443.52 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 690.24 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/690.24 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 690.24 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 306,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,135.24/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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