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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 708.81 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 708.81 and 327.15 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 708.81 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/708.81 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 708.81 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 231,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,887.19/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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