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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 695.44 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 695.44 and 329.12 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 695.44 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/695.44 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 695.44 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 228,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,883.21/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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