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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.87 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.87 and 330.09 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.87 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.87 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.87 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 253,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,796.30/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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