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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 692.20 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 692.20 and 336.14 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 692.20 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/692.20 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 692.20 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 232,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,676.11/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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