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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.70, 767.56 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.70, 767.56 and 328.64 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.70 : 767.56 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.70/767.56 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.70x = 767.56 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.70x = 252,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,250.92/511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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