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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 692.97 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 692.97 and 315.65 is: 435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 692.97 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/692.97 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 692.97 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 218,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,733.11/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.86

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