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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.79 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.79 and 326.24 is: 450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.79 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.79 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.79 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 225,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,684.48/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.29

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