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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 693.60 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 693.60 and 328.22 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 693.60 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/693.60 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 693.60 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 227,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,653.39/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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