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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.74, 707.42 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.74, 707.42 and 326.16 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.74 : 707.42 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.74/707.42 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.74x = 707.42 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.74x = 230,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,732.11/512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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