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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.75, 692.55 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.75, 692.55 and 327.33 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.75 : 692.55 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.75/692.55 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.75x = 692.55 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.75x = 226,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,692.39/501.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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