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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 760.28 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 760.28 and 218.77 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 760.28 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/760.28 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 760.28 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 166,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,326.46/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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