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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.77, 692.21 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.77, 692.21 and 315.16 is: 434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.77 : 692.21 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.77/692.21 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.77x = 692.21 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.77x = 218,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,155.96/501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.77

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