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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 767.30 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 767.30 and 329.74 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 767.30 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/767.30 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 767.30 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 253,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,006.86/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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