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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 697.52 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 697.52 and 339.44 is: 468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 697.52 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/697.52 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 697.52 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 236,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,766.19/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.55

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