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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 693.64 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 693.64 and 337.10 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 693.64 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/693.64 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 693.64 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 233,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,826.04/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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