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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 692.05 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 692.05 and 315.32 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 692.05 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/692.05 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 692.05 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 218,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,217.21/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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