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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.30, 694 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.30, 694 and 328.57 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.30 : 694 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.30/694 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.30x = 694 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.30x = 228,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,027.58/503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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