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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 767.75 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 767.75 and 330.53 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 767.75 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/767.75 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 767.75 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 253,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,758.92/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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