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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 709.48 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 709.48 and 327.69 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 709.48 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/709.48 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 709.48 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 232,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,489.50/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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