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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 760.48 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 760.48 and 218.52 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 760.48 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/760.48 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 760.48 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 166,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,180.09/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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