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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.94, 696.82 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.94, 696.82 and 339.36 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 696.82 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/696.82 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 696.82 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 236,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,472.84/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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