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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 692.97 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 692.97 and 325.26 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 692.97 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/692.97 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 692.97 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 225,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,395.42/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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