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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 692.42 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 692.42 and 327.15 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 692.42 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/692.42 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 692.42 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 226,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,523.57/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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