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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 700.66 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 700.66 and 338.50 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 700.66 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/700.66 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 700.66 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 237,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,173.41/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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