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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.44 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.44 and 335.52 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.44 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.44 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.44 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 231,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,991.95/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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