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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 703.28 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 703.28 and 323.15 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 703.28 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/703.28 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 703.28 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 227,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,264.93/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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