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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.45, 695.16 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.45, 695.16 and 335.56 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.45 : 695.16 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.45/695.16 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.45x = 695.16 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.45x = 233,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,266.21/503.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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