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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 694.20 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 694.20 and 328.32 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 694.20 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/694.20 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 694.20 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 227,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,919.74/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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