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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 767.46 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 767.46 and 329.40 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 767.46 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/767.46 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 767.46 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 252,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,801.32/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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