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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 691.00 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 691.00 and 334.97 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 691.00 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/691.00 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 691.00 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 231,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,462.57/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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