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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 763.62 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 763.62 and 220.44 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 763.62 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/763.62 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 763.62 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 168,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,331.29/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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