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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 692.54 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 692.54 and 336.29 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 692.54 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/692.54 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 692.54 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 232,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,891.34/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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