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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 693.51 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 693.51 and 325.66 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 693.51 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/693.51 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 693.51 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 225,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,848.47/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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