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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 692.08 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 692.08 and 335.46 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 692.08 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/692.08 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 692.08 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 232,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,165.16/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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