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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.89 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.89 and 327.03 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.89 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.89 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.89 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 231,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,826.66/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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