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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 763.68 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 763.68 and 216.54 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 763.68 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/763.68 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 763.68 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 165,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,367.27/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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