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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 695.88 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 695.88 and 338.37 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 695.88 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/695.88 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 695.88 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 235,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,464.92/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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