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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 692.47 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 692.47 and 336.18 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 692.47 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/692.47 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 692.47 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 232,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,792.68/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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