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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 692.19 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 692.19 and 335.88 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 692.19 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/692.19 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 692.19 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 232,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,492.78/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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