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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 705.88 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 705.88 and 325.10 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 705.88 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/705.88 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 705.88 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 229,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,481.59/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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