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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 692.52 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 692.52 and 327.10 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 692.52 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/692.52 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 692.52 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 226,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,523.29/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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