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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.89, 694.08 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.89, 694.08 and 327.93 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.89 : 694.08 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.89/694.08 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.89x = 694.08 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.89x = 227,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,609.65/502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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