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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 691.11 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 691.11 and 335.02 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 691.11 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/691.11 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 691.11 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 231,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,535.67/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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