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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.37, 692.44 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.37, 692.44 and 336.52 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.37 : 692.44 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.37/692.44 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.37x = 692.44 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.37x = 233,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,019.91/502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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