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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 692.40 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 692.40 and 315.32 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 692.40 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/692.40 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 692.40 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 218,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,327.57/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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