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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.18, 696.32 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.18, 696.32 and 339.33 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.18 : 696.32 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.18/696.32 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.18x = 696.32 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.18x = 236,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,280.57/505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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