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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 767.52 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 767.52 and 329.46 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 767.52 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/767.52 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 767.52 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 252,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,867.14/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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