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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 692.38 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 692.38 and 315.31 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 692.38 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/692.38 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 692.38 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 218,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,314.34/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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