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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 696.06 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 696.06 and 338.37 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 696.06 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/696.06 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 696.06 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 235,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,525.82/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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