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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.89, 695.52 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.89, 695.52 and 327.11 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.89 : 695.52 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.89/695.52 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.89x = 695.52 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.89x = 227,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,508.07/503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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