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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.84, 695.40 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.84, 695.40 and 329.24 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.84 : 695.40 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.84/695.40 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.84x = 695.40 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.84x = 228,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,953.50/503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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