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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 691.06 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 691.06 and 334.37 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 691.06 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/691.06 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 691.06 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 231,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,069.73/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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