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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 694.54 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 694.54 and 326.42 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 694.54 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/694.54 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 694.54 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 226,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,711.75/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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