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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 695.79 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 695.79 and 338.20 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 695.79 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/695.79 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 695.79 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 235,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,316.18/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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