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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 693.97 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 693.97 and 326.26 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 693.97 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/693.97 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 693.97 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 226,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,413.11/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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