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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 767.13 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 767.13 and 328.72 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 767.13 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/767.13 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 767.13 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 252,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,165.49/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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