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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.60, 694.50 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.60, 694.50 and 329 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.60 : 694.50 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.60/694.50 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.60x = 694.50 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.60x = 228,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,490.50/503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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