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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 763.13 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 763.13 and 216.13 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 763.13 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/763.13 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 763.13 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 164,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,934.13/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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