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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 768.90 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 768.90 and 330.35 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 768.90 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/768.90 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 768.90 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 254,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,006.12/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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