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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 695.82 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 695.82 and 327.28 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 695.82 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/695.82 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 695.82 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 227,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,730.33/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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