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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 767.75 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 767.75 and 326.84 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 767.75 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/767.75 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 767.75 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 250,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,925.94/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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