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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.27 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.27 and 334.32 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.27 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.27 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.27 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 230,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,771.07/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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