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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 761.24 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 761.24 and 218.76 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 761.24 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/761.24 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 761.24 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 166,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,528.86/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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