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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 695.41 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 695.41 and 329.27 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 695.41 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/695.41 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 695.41 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 228,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,978.57/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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