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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 767.39 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 767.39 and 329.45 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 767.39 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/767.39 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 767.39 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 252,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,814.99/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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