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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.10, 709.18 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.10, 709.18 and 327.27 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.10 : 709.18 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.10/709.18 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.10x = 709.18 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.10x = 232,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,093.34/514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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