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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 692.03 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 692.03 and 336.02 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 692.03 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/692.03 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 692.03 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 232,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,535.92/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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