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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 704.19 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 704.19 and 324.10 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 704.19 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/704.19 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 704.19 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 228,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,230.07/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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