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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 692.02 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 692.02 and 326.42 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 692.02 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/692.02 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 692.02 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 225,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,891.31/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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