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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 690.84 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 690.84 and 335.36 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 690.84 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/690.84 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 690.84 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 231,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,680.10/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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