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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 694.85 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 694.85 and 329.09 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 694.85 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/694.85 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 694.85 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 228,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,663.07/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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