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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.40, 691.68 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.40, 691.68 and 335.62 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.40 : 691.68 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.40/691.68 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.40x = 691.68 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.40x = 232,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,141.64/501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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