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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 692.44 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 692.44 and 336.04 is: 463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 692.44 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/692.44 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 692.44 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 232,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,687.54/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.93

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