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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 707.72 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 707.72 and 326.40 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 707.72 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/707.72 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 707.72 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 230,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,999.81/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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