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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 692.22 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 692.22 and 327.22 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 692.22 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/692.22 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 692.22 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 226,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,508.23/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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