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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 691.94 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 691.94 and 335.42 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 691.94 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/691.94 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 691.94 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 232,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,089.55/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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