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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 695.76 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 695.76 and 338.38 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 695.76 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/695.76 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 695.76 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 235,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,431.27/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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