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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 693.24 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 693.24 and 336.38 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 693.24 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/693.24 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 693.24 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 233,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,192.07/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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