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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 765.16 and 327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 765.16 and 327.99 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 765.16 = 327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/765.16 = 327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 765.16 × 327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 250,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,964.01/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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