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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 705.24 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 705.24 and 324.61 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 705.24 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/705.24 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 705.24 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 228,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,927.96/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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