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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 708.53 and 327.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 708.53 and 327.00 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 708.53 = 327.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/708.53 = 327.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 708.53 × 327.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 231,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,685.02/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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