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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.23, 768.56 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.23, 768.56 and 327.58 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.23 : 768.56 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.23/768.56 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.23x = 768.56 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.23x = 251,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,761.33/513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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