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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.07, 763.63 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.07, 763.63 and 220.50 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.07 : 763.63 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.07/763.63 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.07x = 763.63 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.07x = 168,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,380.42/509.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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