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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 690.61 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 690.61 and 335.19 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 690.61 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/690.61 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 690.61 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 231,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,483.89/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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