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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 693.33 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 693.33 and 327.50 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 693.33 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/693.33 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 693.33 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 227,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,065.58/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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