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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.29, 693.57 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.29, 693.57 and 325.90 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.29 : 693.57 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.29/693.57 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.29x = 693.57 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.29x = 226,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,034.46/503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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