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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 765.31 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 765.31 and 328.82 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 765.31 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/765.31 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 765.31 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 251,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,649.23/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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