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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 713.09 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 713.09 and 320.03 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 713.09 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/713.09 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 713.09 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 228,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,210.10/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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