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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 761.10 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 761.10 and 218.64 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 761.10 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/761.10 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 761.10 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 166,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,406.90/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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