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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.01, 691.68 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.01, 691.68 and 335.77 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.01 : 691.68 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.01/691.68 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.01x = 691.68 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.01x = 232,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,245.39/501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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