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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.97, 769.94 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.97, 769.94 and 330.48 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.97 : 769.94 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.97/769.94 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.97x = 769.94 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.97x = 254,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,449.36/512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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