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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 693.67 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 693.67 and 325.35 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 693.67 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/693.67 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 693.67 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 225,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,685.53/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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