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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 692.23 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 692.23 and 317.50 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 692.23 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/692.23 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 692.23 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 219,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,783.03/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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