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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.53, 694.63 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.53, 694.63 and 335.56 is: 462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.53 : 694.63 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.53/694.63 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.53x = 694.63 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.53x = 233,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,092.62/503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.92

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