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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.82, 695.07 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.82, 695.07 and 326.82 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.82 : 695.07 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.82/695.07 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.82x = 695.07 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.82x = 227,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,162.78/503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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