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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.56, 694 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.56, 694 and 337.32 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.56 : 694 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.56/694 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.56x = 694 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.56x = 234,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,100.08/503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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