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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 694.26 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 694.26 and 328.48 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 694.26 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/694.26 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 694.26 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 228,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,050.52/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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