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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 692.22 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 692.22 and 335.70 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 692.22 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/692.22 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 692.22 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 232,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,378.25/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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