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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 692.00 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 692.00 and 335.63 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 692.00 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/692.00 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 692.00 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 232,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,250.82/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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