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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 760.52 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 760.52 and 218.48 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 760.52 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/760.52 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 760.52 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 166,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,158.41/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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