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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 766.94 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 766.94 and 329 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 766.94 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/766.94 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 766.94 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 252,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,323.26/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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