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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.09, 692.05 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.09, 692.05 and 336.24 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.09 : 692.05 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.09/692.05 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.09x = 692.05 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.09x = 232,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694.05/502.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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