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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 760.95 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 760.95 and 218.78 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 760.95 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/760.95 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 760.95 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 166,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,480.64/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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