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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 693.28 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 693.28 and 336.88 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 693.28 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/693.28 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 693.28 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 233,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,552.17/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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