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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 695.67 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 695.67 and 338.61 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 695.67 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/695.67 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 695.67 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 235,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,560.82/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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