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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.72, 695.05 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.72, 695.05 and 326.35 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.72 : 695.05 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.72/695.05 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.72x = 695.05 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.72x = 226,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,829.57/503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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