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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 707.28 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 707.28 and 325.95 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 707.28 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/707.28 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 707.28 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 230,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,537.92/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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