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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 693.10 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 693.10 and 327.52 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 693.10 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/693.10 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 693.10 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 227,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,004.11/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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