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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.10, 711.94 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.10, 711.94 and 329.27 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.10 : 711.94 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.10/711.94 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.10x = 711.94 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.10x = 234,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420.48/516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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