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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 697.20 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 697.20 and 338.70 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 697.20 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/697.20 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 697.20 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 236,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,141.64/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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