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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 763.13 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 763.13 and 216.18 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 763.13 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/763.13 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 763.13 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 164,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,970.31/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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