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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 694.82 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 694.82 and 326.52 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 694.82 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/694.82 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 694.82 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 226,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,872.63/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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