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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 690.96 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 690.96 and 326.32 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 690.96 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/690.96 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 690.96 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 225,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,474.07/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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