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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 691.50 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 691.50 and 436.38 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 691.50 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/691.50 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 691.50 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 301,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,756.77/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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