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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.20, 703.86 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.20, 703.86 and 323.68 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.20 : 703.86 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.20/703.86 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.20x = 703.86 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.20x = 227,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,825.40/510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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