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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 767.34 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 767.34 and 327.92 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 767.34 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/767.34 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 767.34 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 251,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,622.30/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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