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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.11, 706.83 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.11, 706.83 and 325.57 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.11 : 706.83 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.11/706.83 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.11x = 706.83 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.11x = 230,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,119.91/512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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