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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.67, 708.64 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.67, 708.64 and 327.10 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.67 : 708.64 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.67/708.64 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.67x = 708.64 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.67x = 231,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,796.14/513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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