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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.33, 704.55 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.33, 704.55 and 323.97 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.33 : 704.55 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.33/704.55 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.33x = 704.55 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.33x = 228,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,253.06/510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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