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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.91, 692.38 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.91, 692.38 and 312.82 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.91 : 692.38 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.91/692.38 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.91x = 692.38 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.91x = 216,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,590.31/501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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