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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 700.80 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 700.80 and 338.56 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 700.80 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/700.80 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 700.80 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 237,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,262.85/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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