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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.60, 696.16 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.60, 696.16 and 327.60 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.60 : 696.16 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.60/696.16 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.60x = 696.16 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.60x = 228,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062.02/504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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