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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.07, 691.23 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.07, 691.23 and 335.33 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.07 : 691.23 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.07/691.23 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.07x = 691.23 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.07x = 231,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,786.70/501.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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