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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 709.96 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 709.96 and 328.12 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 709.96 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/709.96 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 709.96 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 232,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,952.08/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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