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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 760.31 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 760.31 and 218.38 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 760.31 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/760.31 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 760.31 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 166,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031.60/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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