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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.57, 692.90 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.57, 692.90 and 325.22 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.57 : 692.90 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.57/692.90 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.57x = 692.90 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.57x = 225,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343.31/502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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