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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 767.92 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 767.92 and 329.34 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 767.92 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/767.92 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 767.92 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 252,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,906.77/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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