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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 708.51 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 708.51 and 327.06 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 708.51 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/708.51 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 708.51 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 231,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,725.28/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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