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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.69, 695.09 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.69, 695.09 and 329.04 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.69 : 695.09 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.69/695.09 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.69x = 695.09 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.69x = 228,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,712.41/503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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