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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 693.11 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 693.11 and 315.74 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 693.11 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/693.11 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 693.11 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 218,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,842.71/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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