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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 693 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 693 and 318.16 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 693 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/693 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 693 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 220,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,484.88/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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