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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 768.18 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 768.18 and 329.30 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 768.18 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/768.18 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 768.18 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 252,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,961.67/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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