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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 693.27 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 693.27 and 327.54 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 693.27 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/693.27 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 693.27 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 227,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,073.66/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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