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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.35, 696.65 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.35, 696.65 and 339.50 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.35 : 696.65 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.35/696.65 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.35x = 696.65 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.35x = 236,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,507.49/505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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