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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 703.87 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 703.87 and 323.26 is: 446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 703.87 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/703.87 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 703.87 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 227,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,533.02/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.06

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