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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 693.88 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 693.88 and 337.50 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 693.88 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/693.88 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 693.88 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 234,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,184.50/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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