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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.89, 695.19 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.89, 695.19 and 329.34 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.89 : 695.19 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.89/695.19 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.89x = 695.19 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.89x = 228,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,950.40/503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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