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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 707.25 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 707.25 and 328.50 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 707.25 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/707.25 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 707.25 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 232,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,331.63/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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