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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 692.60 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 692.60 and 325.01 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 692.60 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/692.60 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 692.60 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 225,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,101.93/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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