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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 710.03 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 710.03 and 327.88 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 710.03 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/710.03 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 710.03 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 232,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,806.34/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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