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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 692.46 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 692.46 and 331.27 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 692.46 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/692.46 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 692.46 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 229,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,389.49/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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