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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 693.90 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 693.90 and 328.10 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 693.90 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/693.90 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 693.90 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 227,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,668.59/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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