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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 692.37 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 692.37 and 335.91 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 692.37 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/692.37 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 692.37 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 232,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,574.01/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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