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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 767.14 and 329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 767.14 and 329.17 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 767.14 = 329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/767.14 = 329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 767.14 × 329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 252,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,517.83/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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