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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.50, 695.93 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.50, 695.93 and 327.51 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.50 : 695.93 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.50/695.93 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.50x = 695.93 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.50x = 227,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,922.40/504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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