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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 693.78 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 693.78 and 328.02 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 693.78 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/693.78 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 693.78 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 227,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,573.72/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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