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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 693.96 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 693.96 and 328.68 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 693.96 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/693.96 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 693.96 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 228,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,090.77/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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