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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 765.15 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 765.15 and 328.66 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 765.15 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/765.15 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 765.15 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 251,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,474.20/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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