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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.38, 698.34 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.38, 698.34 and 338.04 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.38 : 698.34 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.38/698.34 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.38x = 698.34 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.38x = 236,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,066.85/506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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