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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.23, 767.89 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.23, 767.89 and 329.67 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.23 : 767.89 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.23/767.89 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.23x = 767.89 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.23x = 253,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,148.65/512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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