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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.09, 691.59 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.09, 691.59 and 326.53 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.09 : 691.59 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.09/691.59 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.09x = 691.59 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.09x = 225,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,824.88/501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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