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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.31 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.31 and 327.06 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.31 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.31 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.31 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 227,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,407.27/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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