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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.12, 693 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.12, 693 and 327.84 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.12 : 693 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.12/693 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.12x = 693 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.12x = 227,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,193.12/502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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