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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 768.80 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 768.80 and 330.40 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 768.80 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/768.80 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 768.80 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 254,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,011.52/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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