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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 761.40 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 761.40 and 218.85 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 761.40 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/761.40 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 761.40 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 166,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,632.39/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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