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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.54, 703.59 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.54, 703.59 and 323.34 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.54 : 703.59 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.54/703.59 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.54x = 703.59 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.54x = 227,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,498.90/509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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