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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 692.07 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 692.07 and 335.51 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 692.07 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/692.07 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 692.07 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 232,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,198.14/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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