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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.85, 697.23 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.85, 697.23 and 339.98 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.85 : 697.23 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.85/697.23 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.85x = 697.23 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.85x = 237,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,040.77/505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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