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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 766.65 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 766.65 and 329.66 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 766.65 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/766.65 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 766.65 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 252,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,733.84/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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