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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.11, 768.65 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.11, 768.65 and 329.62 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.11 : 768.65 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.11/768.65 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.11x = 768.65 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.11x = 253,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,362.41/512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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