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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 767.10 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 767.10 and 328.98 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 767.10 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/767.10 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 767.10 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 252,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,360.56/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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