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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 693.18 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 693.18 and 327.72 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 693.18 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/693.18 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 693.18 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 227,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,168.95/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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