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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 704.86 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 704.86 and 324.37 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 704.86 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/704.86 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 704.86 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 228,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,635.44/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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