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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.16, 703.74 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.16, 703.74 and 323.36 is: 446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.16 : 703.74 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.16/703.74 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.16x = 703.74 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.16x = 227,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,561.37/510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.06

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