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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.48 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.48 and 329.27 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.48 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.48 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.48 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 252,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,702.66/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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