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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.81, 706.20 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.81, 706.20 and 325.24 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.81 : 706.20 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.81/706.20 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.81x = 706.20 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.81x = 229,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,679.74/511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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