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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 691.38 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 691.38 and 326.92 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 691.38 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/691.38 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 691.38 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 226,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,025.95/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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