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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 708.60 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 708.60 and 327.12 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 708.60 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/708.60 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 708.60 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 231,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,797.23/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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