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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 691.62 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 691.62 and 335.07 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 691.62 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/691.62 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 691.62 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 231,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,741.11/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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