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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 696.56 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 696.56 and 339.30 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 696.56 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/696.56 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 696.56 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 236,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,341.11/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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