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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 767.35 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 767.35 and 329.39 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 767.35 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/767.35 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 767.35 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 252,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757.42/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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