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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.04, 693.72 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.04, 693.72 and 328.08 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.04 : 693.72 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.04/693.72 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.04x = 693.72 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.04x = 227,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,595.66/503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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