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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 696.66 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 696.66 and 339.22 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 696.66 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/696.66 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 696.66 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 236,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,321.01/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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