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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.62 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.62 and 218.24 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.62 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.62 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.62 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 165,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,997.71/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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