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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 696.63 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 696.63 and 339.22 is: 467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 696.63 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/696.63 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 696.63 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 236,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,310.83/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.69

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