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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 692.82 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 692.82 and 336.11 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 692.82 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/692.82 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 692.82 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 232,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,860.27/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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