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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 706.76 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 706.76 and 325.66 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 706.76 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/706.76 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 706.76 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 230,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,162.99/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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