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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 767.48 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 767.48 and 328.86 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 767.48 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/767.48 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 767.48 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 252,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,391.83/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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