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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 765.92 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 765.92 and 328.16 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 765.92 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/765.92 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 765.92 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 251,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,344.31/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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