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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 709.16 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 709.16 and 327.16 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 709.16 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/709.16 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 709.16 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 232,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,008.79/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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