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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.06 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.06 and 218.88 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.06 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.06 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.06 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 166,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,575.91/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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