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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 709.65 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 709.65 and 327.81 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 709.65 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/709.65 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 709.65 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 232,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,631.32/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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