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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 692.04 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 692.04 and 335.88 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 692.04 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/692.04 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 692.04 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 232,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,442.40/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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