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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 692.50 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 692.50 and 315.34 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 692.50 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/692.50 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 692.50 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 218,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,367.91/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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