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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 691.14 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 691.14 and 326.10 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 691.14 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/691.14 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 691.14 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 225,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,380.75/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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