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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 695.18 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 695.18 and 329.16 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 695.18 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/695.18 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 695.18 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 228,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,825.45/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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