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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 692.88 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 692.88 and 327.89 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 692.88 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/692.88 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 692.88 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 227,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,188.42/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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