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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 693.68 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 693.68 and 336.67 is: 464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 693.68 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/693.68 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 693.68 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 233,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,541.25/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.56

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