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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.51, 708.93 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.51, 708.93 and 327.12 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.51 : 708.93 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.51/708.93 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.51x = 708.93 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.51x = 231,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,905.18/513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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