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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 706.50 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 706.50 and 325.36 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 706.50 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/706.50 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 706.50 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 229,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,866.84/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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