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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.51, 695.19 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.51, 695.19 and 329.15 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.51 : 695.19 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.51/695.19 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.51x = 695.19 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.51x = 228,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,821.79/503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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