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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 692.01 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 692.01 and 335.80 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 692.01 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/692.01 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 692.01 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 232,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,376.96/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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