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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.06, 709.52 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.06, 709.52 and 327.51 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.06 : 709.52 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.06/709.52 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.06x = 709.52 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.06x = 232,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,370.60/514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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