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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 768 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 768 and 328.64 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 768 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/768 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 768 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 252,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,395.52/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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