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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 705.72 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 705.72 and 325.20 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 705.72 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/705.72 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 705.72 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 229,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,500.14/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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