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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.29, 694.55 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.29, 694.55 and 328.54 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.29 : 694.55 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.29/694.55 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.29x = 694.55 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.29x = 228,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,182.34/503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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