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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 767.76 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 767.76 and 329.98 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 767.76 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/767.76 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 767.76 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 253,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,345.44/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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