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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 692.48 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 692.48 and 327.12 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 692.48 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/692.48 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 692.48 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 226,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,524.06/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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