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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 691.30 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 691.30 and 326.26 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 691.30 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/691.30 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 691.30 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 225,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544.81/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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