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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.31, 695.77 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.31, 695.77 and 338.47 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.31 : 695.77 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.31/695.77 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.31x = 695.77 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.31x = 235,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,497.27/504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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