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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 709 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 709 and 327.58 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 709 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/709 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 709 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 232,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254.22/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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