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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 694.16 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 694.16 and 337.43 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 694.16 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/694.16 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 694.16 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 234,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,230.41/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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