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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 768.08 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 768.08 and 329.87 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 768.08 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/768.08 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 768.08 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 253,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,369.29/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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