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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 695.01 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 695.01 and 326.73 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 695.01 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/695.01 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 695.01 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 227,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,080.62/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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