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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 709.30 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 709.30 and 327.50 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 709.30 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/709.30 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 709.30 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 232,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,294.93/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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