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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 692.82 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 692.82 and 326.99 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 692.82 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/692.82 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 692.82 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 226,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,541.75/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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