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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 693 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 693 and 327.21 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 693 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/693 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 693 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 226,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,756.53/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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