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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.26, 692.61 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.26, 692.61 and 327.48 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.26 : 692.61 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.26/692.61 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.26x = 692.61 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.26x = 226,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,815.92/502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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