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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 709.80 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 709.80 and 327.68 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 709.80 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/709.80 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 709.80 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 232,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,587.26/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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