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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.53 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.53 and 218.60 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.53 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.53 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.53 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 166,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,251.86/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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