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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.53, 694.51 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.53, 694.51 and 335.29 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.53 : 694.51 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.53/694.51 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.53x = 694.51 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.53x = 232,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,862.26/503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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