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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 694.08 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 694.08 and 328.38 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 694.08 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/694.08 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 694.08 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 227,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,921.99/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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