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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.15, 703.23 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.15, 703.23 and 323.60 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.15 : 703.23 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.15/703.23 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.15x = 703.23 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.15x = 227,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,562.32/510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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