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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 709.02 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 709.02 and 327.18 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 709.02 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/709.02 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 709.02 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 231,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,977.16/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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