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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 691.25 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 691.25 and 326.57 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 691.25 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/691.25 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 691.25 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 225,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,736.42/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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