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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 692.96 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 692.96 and 336.47 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 692.96 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/692.96 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 692.96 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 233,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,155.10/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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