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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 696.01 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 696.01 and 336.57 is: 464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 696.01 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/696.01 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 696.01 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 234,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,252.61/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.30

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