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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.05, 703.59 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.05, 703.59 and 323.22 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.05 : 703.59 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.05/703.59 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.05x = 703.59 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.05x = 227,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,409.85/510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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