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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 696.90 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 696.90 and 339.55 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 696.90 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/696.90 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 696.90 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 236,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,632.40/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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