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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 768.10 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 768.10 and 329 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 768.10 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/768.10 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 768.10 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 252,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,704.90/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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