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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 704.43 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 704.43 and 324.09 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 704.43 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/704.43 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 704.43 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 228,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,298.72/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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