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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 767.41 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 767.41 and 328.95 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 767.41 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/767.41 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 767.41 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 252,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,438.70/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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