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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 695.18 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 695.18 and 326.86 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 695.18 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/695.18 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 695.18 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 227,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,226.53/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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