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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 692.14 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 692.14 and 335.99 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 692.14 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/692.14 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 692.14 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 232,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,552.12/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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