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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 693.01 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 693.01 and 336.25 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 693.01 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/693.01 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 693.01 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 233,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,024.01/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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